Registered Nurse (RN) - Obstetrics

Jfk Memorial Hospital•Joshua Tree, CA

About The Position

The Perinatal Nurse is a Registered Professional Nurse assigned to the Perinatal Services Unit, who is responsible for the direct delivery of patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, to a specific group of ante partum, laboring and delivering, recovering, and post partum mothers, as well as their newborns. The Perinatal Nurse coordinates care in collaboration with the family, significant others, physicians, and other health care providers. The activity demonstrates a commitment and understanding of the philosophy of family centered care. The Perinatal Nurse is trained and able to initiate, modify, or stop treatment when appropriate and according to established protocols, even when a physician is not present. The perinatal Nurse demonstrates proficiency in advanced nursing skills and correct use of appropriate equipment. The LDRP/Perinatal Nurse is cross-oriented and capable of providing nursing care in the well-baby and continuing care nurseries. The Perinatal Nurse is directly accountable to the Perinatal Services Director or his/her designee.

Requirements

Bachelors of Science or Associate's Degree graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Current CA RN license
CPR
ACLS within 30 days of hire
NRP within 30 days of hire
Advanced Fetal Heart Monitoring (for experienced L&D RN)
Introduction to Fetal Heart Monitoring (required within 90 days of hire for RN without experience
APS (GNOSIS) Personal Proficiency Module and specific areas of weakness identified on APS within three months of hire.

Nice To Haves

1 year Labor and Delivery experience to include transition of the newborn
RNC Certification in Inpatient Obstetrics OR Electronic Fetal Monitoring Certification
Membership in AWHONN

Responsibilities

Conducts complete assessment for each patient following established guidelines/protocols to ensure and provide comprehensive patient care.
Demonstrates ability to assess mothers and infants.
Develops plan of care, based upon assessment, or the individualized bio-psychosocial needs of assigned patients, incorporating the medical treatment plan and the nursing diagnosis.
Implements the plan of care in accordance with Hi-Desert Medical Center's standards of care, policies and procedures and the Nurse Practice Act.
Evaluates the effectiveness of nursing and medical interventions and demonstrates ability to change intervention strategies when expected outcomes are not met.
Documents care in a concise, accurate, legible, and timely manner, which reflects the extent of care given and responses to therapies.
Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills.
Communicates appropriate information in an accurate and timely manner.
Utilizes a broad knowledge base to examine patient's needs and anticipate potential patient care problems.
Demonstrates appropriate priority setting and decision-making.
Familiar with and able to implement all department specific protocols, procedures, and standards of care as detailed in Department Manual.
Assess patient learning needs and incorporates educational goals into the plan of care.
Able to use all department equipment correctly and safely.
Maintains a clean and safe environment at all times to facilitate efficient patient care.
Assumes responsibility for own professional practice.
Pursues growth opportunities.
Participates in nursing seminars, committees, in-services, and department meetings.
Demonstrates ability to positively influence others' behavior by serving as a role model and continually striving to upgrade standards.
Assumes charge nurse duties as assigned.
Participates in quality improvement teams/ activities.
Expected to offer suggestions regarding improvement in hospital systems and patient care delivery.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.